Borbonese 969: released in 2024, citrus, cacao and fresh spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Borbonese 969 dupe we found is L'Erbolario Indaco — 87% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $255 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Borbonese 969 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Borbonese 969 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Erbolario Indaco | 87% | about $55 (−78%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP | 84% | about $95 (−63%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Queen Of Arabia | 83% | about $30 (−88%) | 8h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition | 77% | about $40 (−84%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Queen of Roses | 78% | about $30 (−88%) | 8h vs 8h | 6/10 |
Evokes the warm spicy and sweet citrus character of Borbonese 969, featuring a cozy cocoa and tea-infused heart.
It shares its warm spicy, vanilla and amber accords with Borbonese 969, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 375 community ratings.
Shares a sophisticated blend of cocoa, citrus, and smooth woods reminiscent of Borbonese 969, with a refined resinous depth.
It shares its warm spicy, cacao and citrus accords with Borbonese 969, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 2,076 community ratings.
In the same family as Borbonese 969, leaning into sweet spices, warm ambers, and a rich cocoa undertone.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and amber accords with Borbonese 969, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 565 community ratings.
Presents a heavy dose of warm spice and sweet tonka bean that touches upon the deeper facets of Borbonese 969.
It shares its warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords with Borbonese 969, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 3,301 community ratings.
Offers a sweet and warm profile echoing the general atmosphere of Borbonese 969 with gentle spicy touches.
It shares its warm spicy and amber accords with Borbonese 969, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 53 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Queen of Roses, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Borbonese 969.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Borbonese 969.
L'Erbolario Indaco, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — L'Erbolario Indaco saves you about $290 a year against Borbonese 969. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Borbonese 969 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-02.